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I am building a cart that looks like the following:Current Cad Model of Cart

I am trying to implement some cost savings, and was wondering if I could potentially replace that long horizontal frame in the center by with some sort of cable or rope. It would be good if it just hooks onto the members either directly or with some sort of plate with a hole. I was wondering what I should look up on Google or McMaster to buy something like this. The simple word "cable" or "hook" isn't really helping me narrow my search. I've tried searching things like tension hook, tension cable, etc. but still no luck.

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  • $\begingroup$ Strap is one word. $\endgroup$
    – Solar Mike
    Commented Apr 21, 2022 at 20:14
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    $\begingroup$ If the cart is to be pushed by the handles then whatever you use needs to handle compression - not just tension. $\endgroup$
    – Transistor
    Commented Apr 22, 2022 at 6:39

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What you need is a non-flexible "tension tie"that would not easily buckle while compressed. A stretchable cable, or a rope may not prevent the handles from rotation about the connection at the base, that would lead to large displacement. Depending on the strength required, you can consider both the solid bar or a hollow tube (preferred).

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  • $\begingroup$ So strap is one that you could add : ties or straps… $\endgroup$
    – Solar Mike
    Commented Apr 21, 2022 at 20:27
  • $\begingroup$ Yeah, if it is not as flexible as a cable or rope :) $\endgroup$
    – r13
    Commented Apr 21, 2022 at 20:35

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